SEC Eyes Swapping ETF Shares for Real Bitcoin and Ether
Published Date: 6/30/2025
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Summary
The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to change the rules for trading Franklin’s Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto Index ETFs to allow in-kind creations and redemptions. This means investors could swap actual crypto assets instead of cash, potentially saving money and making trading smoother. The SEC is now deciding whether to approve this change by July 10, 2025, which could impact how these popular crypto ETFs work.
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In-Kind Trades Allowed for Crypto ETFs
The Cboe BZX Exchange proposed allowing in-kind creations and redemptions for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, the Franklin Ethereum ETF, and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. In-kind means authorized participants could deliver or receive actual crypto assets (like bitcoin or ether) instead of cash when creating or redeeming ETF shares, which could save money and make trading smoother. The SEC is deciding whether to approve the change by July 10, 2025.
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